The House of Representatives has reminded the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), that he has no constitutional power to make laws in the state.

The lawmakers sounded the warning following reports that the Rivers State Government is about to issue a fresh budget.

In an interview with Punch, the deputy spokesman for the House, Philip Agbese, said the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, was consulting with the leadership of the House to set up a committee to monitor the conduct of Admiral Ibas.

“The Sole Administrator does not have the authority to carry out the National Assembly’s function of making laws under the current circumstances. The Speaker of the House is consulting with the leadership to establish a committee to oversee the administrator’s activities and ensure that the interests of Rivers State are represented.

"We assume that the President has been informed of our resolution regarding the administrator’s appointment and mandate. Should the administrator exceed his authority, the House will take necessary actions, including the possibility of a vote of no confidence, to ensure accountability and adherence to the rule of law," he said.

Last week, Admiral Ibas announced plans to prepare a new budget for the state's running in the next six months. Many have widely condemned this move, saying he has no authority to do so.